2010 Mercedes-Benz S Class Owner's Manual
Year:
2010
Make:
Mercedes-Benz
Model:
S Class
Rating:
Table of Contents
Introduction
23
Notes
23
Vehicle equipment
23
Service and warranty information
23
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles
24
Maintenance
24
Roadside Assistance
24
Change of address or ownership
24
Proper use of the vehicle
26
Information\n\t\tregarding electronic recording devices
27
At a glance
30
Exterior view
30
Rear passenger compartment
31
Cockpit
32
Instrument cluster
34
Control systems
36
Center console
38
Overhead control panel
39
Driver’s door control panel
40
Rear door control panel
40
Safety and security
42
Introduction
42
SRS indicator lamp
42
Air bags
43
Occupant Classification System
48
Seat belts
51
Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE®)
56
NECK-PRO active front head restraints
57
Correct driver seat adjustment
57
Children in the vehicle
58
Introduction
65
ABS
65
BAS
66
BAS PLUS
66
Adaptive Brake
67
Adaptive Brake Lights
68
EBP
68
ESC
68
Immobilizer
73
Anti-theft alarm system
74
Canceling the alarm
75
Control systems
78
COMAND operating safety
78
Availability of functions while the vehicle is in motion
78
Switching COMAND on or off
79
COMAND components
79
Operating COMAND
86
Basic functions
89
System settings submenu overview
93
Display settings
94
Time settings
94
Voice Control System settings
95
Setting the system language
96
Assigning the favorite button
96
Upload/Download of Data
97
Safety notes
97
Map software
98
Installing the map software
98
Installing
99
General notes
100
Navigation submenu overview
102
Calling up the map display and switching to navigation mode
103
Introduction
108
Entering a destination by address
109
Entering a destination from the destination memory
122
Entering a destination from the list of last destinations
124
Entering a destination from the map
124
Entering a POI in the surrounding area
126
Entering a POI within the city limits of a given city
126
Entering a POI in the destination area
126
Entering a POI by name
127
Entering a POI by telephone number
127
Choosing a POI category and selecting a POI
127
Route guidance
131
Examples of displays and announcements for a driving maneuver
132
Lane recommendations
133
Example of a display without driving maneuvers
134
Destination or destination area reached
134
Partially digitized areas
134
Off-road and off-map
136
Cancel route guidance
137
Continuing canceled route guidance
137
Displaying info
138
Displaying route information
138
Where am I?
138
Compass
139
Displaying highway information
139
Detour function
139
My address
145
Saving a destination in the destination memory
147
Saving a destination permanently in\n\t\tthe destination memory
149
Saving the vehicle position in the\n\t\tlist of last destinations
149
Saving the cross hair position in\n\t\tthe list of last destinations
149
Safety notes
150
General notes
150
Activating telephone mode
152
Telephone keypad
152
“911” emergency call
152
Bluetooth interface
153
Setting Transmission and Reception Volume
157
Making calls
158
COMAND phone book and address book
161
Safety notes
167
FM/AM radio submenu overview
167
Switching to radio mode
168
Switching wave bands
169
Selecting stations/channels
169
Saving stations
171
Station name display
172
Safety notes
172
Satellite radio submenu overview
173
Introduction to satellite radio
173
Switching to satellite radio
173
Main satellite radio menu
174
Selecting program category
175
Tuning in channels
175
Saving channels
177
Displaying information
177
Channel update
177
Safety notes
178
Notes about MP3 mode
178
Notes about audio DVD operation
180
Notes about CDs/DVDs
180
Inserting/ejecting CDs and DVDs
181
Inserting/ejecting an SD card
182
Audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 submenu overview
182
Switching to audio CD, audio DVD or MP3 mode
183
CD/DVD/MP3 functions
185
Gracenote® media database
187
Setting the audio format
187
Audio and video AUX sockets in the\n\t\tglove box \n\t\t
189
Audio/video AUX sockets on\n\t\tthe Rear Seat Entertainment drive \n\t\t
189
Audio/video AUX sockets on\n\t\tthe head restraint
189
Switching to audio AUX\n\t\toperation (Rear Seat Entertainment System)
189
Switching to audio AUX operation\n\t\t(COMAND)
190
Switching to video AUX\n\t\toperation (Rear Seat Entertainment System)
190
Remote controls for Rear Seat\n\t\tEntertainment System
191
Headphones for Rear Seat\n\t\tEntertainment System
191
Related topics
191
CD/DVD drive
191
Switching between main\n\t\tfunctions
192
Inserting/ejecting CDs and\n\t\tDVDs
192
Safety notes
193
Automatic picture fade-out
193
Notes about video DVD operation
193
Notes about DVDs
193
Functional limitations
194
Inserting or ejecting DVDs
194
Video DVD submenu overview
194
Switching to video DVD mode
194
Showing/hiding the DVD control menu
194
Showing/hiding the menu system
195
Fast forward/rewind
195
Selecting the DVD medium
195
Stop playback
195
Pause playback
195
Selecting scene/chapter
196
Selecting film/track
196
Screen settings
196
DVD menu
196
Setting the language
198
Subtitles and camera angles
198
Music Register submenu\n\t\toverview
199
Switching to Music Register
199
Copying audio data into the Music\n\t\tRegister
200
Deleting audio files
201
Calling up memory\n\t\tinformation
201
Folder functions
201
Notes on media interface\n\t\toperation
202
Connecting external devices
203
Switching to media interface\n\t\toperation
204
Selecting audio files
205
Selecting category/playlist/folder\n\t\t
206
Playing back the content of a\n\t\tcategory or folder
207
Alphabetical track selection
207
Selecting active partition (USB\n\t\tstorage devices only)
208
Introduction
208
Extending or retracting rear window sunshade
209
Setting easy-entry/exit feature
210
Setting interior/exterior lighting delayed shut-off (night security illumination)
210
Setting interior ambient lighting
211
Setting automatic mirror folding
211
Locator lighting on/off
212
Automatic locking on/off
212
Introduction
213
Setting temperature
213
Adjusting air distribution
214
Adjusting air volume
214
Operating seats via COMAND
218
Lumbar support
219
Multicontour seats, front
220
Introduction
222
Multifunction steering wheel
223
Multifunction display
224
Menus
224
Trip menu
225
Navi menu
227
Audio menu
228
AMG menu
229
Telephone menu
232
Assistance menu
233
Service menu
235
Safety notes
239
General information
240
Controls
240
Important notes
242
Navigation operation
242
Navigation commands
242
Entering an address
243
Safety notes
247
Telephone operation
248
Safety notes
251
COMAND address book overview
252
Adressbook operation
252
Safety notes
254
Radio operation
254
Safety notes
257
Operation
257
Operation
259
General commands
259
Telephone commands
261
Navigation commands
262
Address book commands
265
Help function
269
Help commands
269
Help window
270
Entering digits and spelling
270
What to do if ...
270
Voice Control System individualization
273
Controls in detail
276
Notes
276
SmartKey
276
KEYLESS-GO
277
Checking SmartKey batteries
279
Loss of the SmartKey
279
Replacing the SmartKey
280
Opening the doors from the inside
280
Automatic central locking
280
Locking and unlocking from the inside
281
Opening the trunk
281
Closing the trunk
282
Trunk lid emergency release
284
Valet locking
285
SmartKey
286
Safety notes
288
Seat adjustment
289
Easy-entry/exit feature
291
Rear seat head restraints
292
Seat ventilation
294
Seat heating
294
Safety notes
295
Steering wheel adjustment
296
Notes
296
Interior rear view mirror
296
Exterior rear view mirrors
297
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors
297
Exterior rear view mirror parking position
297
Notes
299
Storing positions into memory
300
Notes
300
Exterior lamp switch
300
Combination switch
303
Hazard warning flasher
304
Headlamp cleaning system
305
Corner-illuminating lamps
305
Interior lighting in the front
306
Notes
307
Windshield wipers
307
Opening and closing
309
Synchronizing door windows
310
Summer opening feature
311
Safety notes
313
Starting the engine
313
Driving off
315
Problems while driving
316
Parking
316
Introduction
319
Gear selector lever
319
Shifting procedure
321
Transmission positions
322
Driving tips
323
Gear ranges
323
Automatic shift program
324
One-touch gearshifting
325
Manual shift program
326
Emergency operation (limp-home mode)
327
Introduction
328
Activating the instrument cluster
328
Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination
328
Coolant temperature gauge
329
Tachometer
329
Outside temperature indicator
329
Introduction
329
Cruise control
330
DISTRONIC PLUS
332
Hill-start assist system
343
HOLD function
344
AIRMATIC
345
ABC
347
All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
349
Parktronic system
349
Parking Guidance
352
Rear view camera
356
ATTENTION ASSIST
357
Night View Assist Plus
358
Blind Spot Assist
361
Control panels
365
Notes on climate control system
367
Deactivating the climate control system
368
Air conditioning
368
Automatic mode
368
Setting temperature
369
Adjusting air vents
370
Adjusting air distribution
372
Adjusting air volume
372
Front defroster
372
Maximum cooling MAX COOL
373
Air recirculation mode
373
Residual heat and ventilation
374
Opening and closing
375
Extending and retracting the roller sunblinds
377
Opening and closing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
379
Loading instructions
381
Roof rack
382
Parcel nets
382
Hooks
382
Front storage compartments
383
Cup holders
386
Sun visors
388
Rear vanity mirrors
388
Rear window sunshade
388
Ashtrays
389
Cigarette lighters
389
Power outlets
390
Tele Aid
391
Garage door opener
397
Floormats
401
Infrared reflecting windshield
401
Operation
404
Vehicle equipment
404
Refueling
404
Hood
406
Engine oil
407
Transmission fluid level
410
Active Body Control (ABC) fluid level
410
Coolant level
410
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system
411
Safety notes
412
Important guidelines
412
Recommended tire inflation pressure
413
Checking tire inflation pressure
415
Maximum tire inflation pressure
419
Loading the vehicle
420
Maximum tire load
424
Direction of rotation
424
Tire care and maintenance
425
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
426
Rotating tires
427
Tire labeling
428
Load identification
431
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
431
Tire ply material
432
General information
434
Winter tires
434
Snow chains
435
Drive sensibly – save fuel
436
Drinking and driving
436
Pedals
436
Power assistance
437
Brakes
437
Driving off
439
Hydroplaning
439
Standing water
439
Driving abroad
440
Control and operation of radio transmitter
440
Notes
440
Maintenance service indicator message
441
Calling up the maintenance service indicator display
441
Cleaning and care of the vehicle
442
Practical hints
452
First aid kit
452
Vehicle tool kit
452
Notes
454
Text messages
456
Lamps in instrument cluster
491
Unlocking the vehicle
501
Head restraints\n\t\t(standard)
503
Notes
504
SmartKey
504
Remote control for Rear Seat Entertainment System and/or SPLITVIEW
505
Safety notes
506
Bulbs
507
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
508
Safety notes
509
Placing wiper arms in vertical position
509
Removing wiper blades
510
Safety notes
510
Preparing the vehicle
510
Safety notes
514
Charging the battery
516
Safety notes
518
Installing towing eye bolt
519
Towing with all wheels on the ground
520
Introduction
521
Before replacing fuses
522
Fuse box in passenger compartment
522
Fuse box in engine compartment
523
Emergency engine shutdown
523
Technical data
526
Vehicle equipment
526
Loss of\n\t\tService and Warranty Information booklet \n\t\t
526
Identification labels
526
Vehicle specification S 450 4MATIC (221.084)
529
Vehicle specification S 550 (221.171)
529
Vehicle specification S 550 4MATIC (221.186)
530
Vehicle specification S 600 (221.176)
531
Vehicle specification S 63 AMG (221.177)
532
Notes
534
Same size tires
535
Mixed size tires
537
Capacities
539
Approved engine oils
541
Engine oil additives
542
Air conditioning refrigerant
542
Brake fluid
542
Premium unleaded gasoline
543
Fuel requirements
543
Gasoline additives
543
Coolants
544
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system
546
Service and\n\t\t Literature
547
2010 Mercedes-Benz S Class Overview
Introduction
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz S Class epitomizes luxury and performance, setting a benchmark in the full-size sedan category. Combining elegant design with cutting-edge technology, the S Class is a vehicle that offers an unparalleled driving experience. Known for its commitment to comfort and sophistication, this model showcases Mercedes-Benz's dedication to engineering excellence and innovation, making it a top choice for discerning drivers around the globe.
Powertrains
The 2010 S Class offers a range of powerful and efficient powertrains to cater to different driving preferences. The S550 is equipped with a robust 5.5-liter V8 engine, delivering 382 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque, ensuring a smooth yet exhilarating ride. For those seeking even more performance, the S63 AMG variant features a 6.2-liter V8 engine, producing an impressive 518 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, making it a true powerhouse. Additionally, the S400 Hybrid combines a supercharged V6 with an electric motor for a seamless blend of performance and fuel efficiency.
Trims
The 2010 S Class comes in several trims, each tailored to meet varying luxury and performance demands. The lineup includes the S550, S600, and S63 AMG, with the S600 sporting a twin-turbocharged V12 engine for ultimate power. Buyers can also opt for the S400 Hybrid for enhanced eco-friendliness. Each trim level offers a unique set of features, ensuring there’s an S Class model to fit every preference.
Features
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